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NewsParcs will do a full coverage of the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013 in Orlando to have a look at the latest trends and developments of the global theme park industry.
The Lifetime Service Award recognizes a member, individual or organization’s continual service to the attractions industry. Periales was born in Rio Ceballos, Argentina, in 1955. Cordoba was home to Periales’ first Neverland Park, which also served as the country’s first family entertainment center when it opened in 1989. Periales has more than 25 years of experience in the attractions industry. He has been a member of IAAPA’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the Latin American Advisory Committee, founder and president of the Argentinean Amusement Park Association (AAPA), and a member of the Board of the Association of Latin American Parks (ALAP). Bobbie Wages, vice president of operations at International Attraction Services and chairman of the IAAPA Service Awards Committee, said: “Marcelo has shown great leadership in the Latin America region, and IAAPA recognizes his passion and dedication to family entertainment. ”
James is CEO and owner of Jack Rouse Associates, which plans and designs visitor experiences for the entertainment industry. He began his career as a seasonal employee at Kings Island near Cincinnati, Ohio, as a stage manager. He also worked as director of operations at Canada’s Wonderland near Toronto, vice president of operations for the World’s Fair in Vancouver, and vice president of planning and development for Universal Studios in Orlando before joining JRA in 1992. James has also been a dedicated volunteer in the Themed Entertainment Association serving on the organization’s board of directors for seven years, and two years as president in 2001 and 2002. James currently serves on the IAAPA board of directors, as well as the Manufacturers and Suppliers, Space Allocation, and Nominating committees.
This award was presented posthumously to Ramsay for his devotion to the global attractions industry. His park experience began in 1985 at Rocky Point Amusement Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. He also worked in operations at Ripley’s Entertainment. During his career he worked diligently to develop inspection reports based on industry guidelines. Ramsay put his Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Safety to work and started CLM Entertainment, which performs loss control inspections, amusement ride safety audits, and expert witness testimony across the United States.Theme park operator Plopsa Group has announced its plans to open an €8 million (approx $10.9 million) launch coaster in its Holiday Park property i...
NEW | Premier Rides - Published on October 6, 2013The Euro Attractions Show 2013 ended on a very positive note last week after three intensive days of business meetings and networking events...
FEATURE | Premier Rides - Published on September 29, 2013We publish today the second issue of our new Theme Park Supplier's News of the Week series of articles, a review of the latest news and releases of companies supplying the theme park industry worldwide. This weekly report...
NEW | Premier Rides - Published on July 9, 2013Premier Rides’ aftermarket ride support division, Premier Service™, has been selected by the 2012 Applause Award winner, Ocean Park Hong Kon...
NEW | Premier Rides - Published on March 20, 2013Theme park attraction supplier Premier Rides has welcomed Pete Barto to the company in the position of Director of Sales. "Traveling directly...
CORPORATE | Premier Rides - Published on October 18, 2012Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced that it will introduce another exciting ar...
NEW | Premier Rides - Published on August 30, 2012Jim Seay, president of attractions supplier Premier Rides and chairman of global safety standards group ASTM Committee F24, delivered the kick-off...
CORPORATE | Premier Rides - Published on June 14, 2012Last May, we were reporting that the Sahara Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was closing down due to financial issues. The hotel featured...
PROJECT | Premier Rides - Published on April 23, 2012
